WA

Aged care worker sentenced to life for murder of resident

A 21-year-old aged care worker who killed a 70-year-old woman has been handed a life sentence as a Perth court…

Perth aged care worker charged over alleged assault

A 27-year-old aged care worker has been charged with indecently assaulting a male resident in an aged care facility. Police…

New WA aged care an example of ‘living in the home’ recommendations

A new residential aged care opened in southern Western Australia, basing its practices and homes on community. MercyCare has opened…

WA home scrutinised following death of resident

An investigation by The West Australian newspaper found Perth's MercyCare Rockingham was rebuked over poor care by the Aged Care…

Sentencing delayed of 20yo aged care worker following 70yo’s murder

Western Australia's Supreme Court judge will be asked to decide whether the murder of a resident at an aged care…

WA primary health care nurses found to be undervalued

Western Australia’s primary health care (PHC) nurses were found to be the most underutilised in Australia. The Australian Primary Health…

WA aged care worker pleads guilty to murder of resident

A former aged care worker is facing a lifetime in jail after pleading guilty yesterday to the murder of a…

PM defends nursing mandate as more homes close

Australia's Prime Minister has stood firm on his 'ambitious' approach to aged care after a Perth-based provider announced it will…

Economic value of healthcare workforce vs support out of balance: WA report

The health sector is making a considerable contribution to WA’s coffers, but this value may not be reflected in support…

Kokoda Trail leads nurse to volunteer in remote PNG villages

Veteran nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Fiona Dickson is well versed in working in a rural setting.…